Dr. Matthew Francis Lopresti D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
145 N 6th St Reading PA, 19601About
Dr. Matthew Lopresti is a physiatrist practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Lopresti is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lopresti focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Lopresti can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Abnormal Gait
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